Bodging a face screen

[2ManyBoxes]

We used to think of ourselves as world class bodgers. Looking at one of those full face screens, there doesn't seem to be that much to them. I was wondering if one could not be bodged together in a Blue Peter style.

The clear face part could be done with a single OHP slide. Each day after use you could wash that in soapy water.

The second component is the strip that bends around your forehead. I wondered about using one of those bendy thick strips that you could get once upon a time for drawing complex curves. However, I couldn't think of a way of attaching that to the clear screen.

The third part is an elastic strap to keep it all on. The elastic bit of some old underpants maybe, but would that be strong enough? Perhaps if you doubled it up?

This might give us all something to think about anyway

 

[Bob McC]

Is this for offering to the NHS?

 

[stevec67]

I'm going to put a plastic bag over ny head.

 

[slavedata]

Schools round here are making them for GPs surgeries

 

[Del monaco]

I'm going to put a plastic bag over ny head.

..and hold your breath for how long?

 

[foxwelljsly]

Can i use my chainsaw helmet?

 

[Bob McC]

Waiting for a response from Spain...

 

[Fatmarley]

 

[2ManyBoxes]

You know, that might not be too far off the mark. Tampax cover something long and thin and have moisture absorbency, they just look a bit narrow to cover a wide open mouth. If you keep your mouth open just a bit and don't cough or sneeze, maybe they're better than nothing. It might not be a good idea breathing in some of the stuff that's in them though.

The obvious problem is that people will panic buy with truly horrible consequences. It's probably already started.

 

[2ManyBoxes]

..and hold your breath for how long?

I wasn't thinking of these for use by the general public, just for medical professionals who can't get the proper shields but do have a mask available. And only if they're pretty desperate.

 

[2ManyBoxes]

Can i use my chainsaw helmet?

That's not a bad idea. Exactly the same principle i.e. trying to stop high speed things hitting you in the face whilst keeping your hands free. They look pretty substantial, they should withstand being washed a few times. Unlike the medical version they're not designed to be thrown away

 

[awkwardbydesign]

A4 sheet of clear acetate. Check
Strip of polyethylene amplifier packing foam. Check.
Double sided tape. Check.
Strip of elastic. Check.
Spare 10 minutes. Oh yes.
Job done.

 

[window-licker-65]

Tampax

I hope you don't try Tampax - my Mrs informs they only male tampons, and not towels.

 

[2ManyBoxes]

You could strap one across your lips, surely?

 

[deebster]

A4 sheet of clear acetate. Check
Strip of polyethylene amplifier packing foam. Check.
Double sided tape. Check.
Strip of elastic. Check.
Spare 10 minutes. Oh yes.
Job done.

Photo please

 

[rbrown]

I hope you don't try Tampax - my Mrs informs they only male tampons, and not towels.

Best inserted into nostrils, I’d suggest.

 

[stevec67]

..and hold your breath for how long?

Until all this nonsense is over.

 

[MVV]

Could just put a pair of underpants over your head, the Y front forming a natural mask.
My mate Ivor changes his once a week whether he needs to or not. Stick them on and no-one would be anywhere near you due to the appalling smell and the strikingly accurate simulated Kovid 19 symptoms. Also there is no way the virus could possibly survive the ammonia in the gusset.

 

[Del monaco]

Until all this nonsense is over.

That could be a very long time.

 

[awkwardbydesign]

Photo please

If I get bored enough I will. But I don't need one as I already have an adjustable one, for sandblasting etc.